100 College Football Quiz Questions and Answers (Ultimate NCAA Trivia)

Test your knowledge of college gridiron across five comprehensive rounds of NCAA football trivia, from historic national championships and iconic rivalries to Heisman legends and scarcely believable scoring records.

Round 1: National Championships & Bowl Games (1–20)

1. Which university claims the most national championships in FBS history with 18? — Alabama
2. What is the oldest continuously played college bowl game, first staged on January 1, 1902? — The Rose Bowl
3. Which team won the inaugural College Football Playoff (CFP) national championship in the 2014 season? — Ohio State
4. Which coach led the Miami Hurricanes to their dominant 2001 national championship season? — Larry Coker
5. Which quarterback led Florida State to a 34-31 comeback win over Auburn in the final BCS National Championship Game in 2014? — Jameis Winston
6. Which program won three out of four national championships between 1994 and 1997 under Tom Osborne? — Nebraska
7. Which bowl game was traditionally played on New Year's Day at the Cotton Bowl stadium in Dallas before moving to AT&T Stadium? — The Cotton Bowl Classic
8. Which school went 15-0 to win the 2019 national title, quarterbacked by Joe Burrow? — LSU
9. In the 2006 Rose Bowl, which Texas quarterback ran for an 8-yard touchdown on 4th-and-5 to stun USC 41-38? — Vince Young
10. Which independent program won its last consensus national championship in 1988 under head coach Lou Holtz? — Notre Dame
11. Which bowl game is famous for dumping a giant tub of melted cheddar over the winning coach's head? — The Duke's Mayo Bowl
12. Who was Alabama's backup quarterback who came off the bench to throw the game-winning touchdown in overtime of the 2018 CFP National Championship? — Tua Tagovailoa
13. Which team broke a 41-year national championship drought by defeating Alabama in the CFP final in January 2022? — Georgia
14. Which coach won national titles at two different SEC schools (LSU in 2003 and Alabama in multiple years)? — Nick Saban
15. Which legendary coach led the Oklahoma Sooners on an NCAA-record 47-game winning streak between 1953 and 1957? — Bud Wilkinson
16. Which Group of Five program declared themselves undefeated national champions after winning the 2018 Peach Bowl? — UCF (Central Florida)
17. Who kicked the game-winning field goal for Penn State in the 1987 Fiesta Bowl to upset Miami for the national crown? — John Shaffer (quarterback managed it; kick was not needed as Penn State won 14-10 after a late goal-line interception)
18. Which bowl game has been played annually at the Superdome in New Orleans since 1975? — The Sugar Bowl
19. Which school shared the 1997 national championship with Nebraska after finishing 12-0 behind defensive star Charles Woodson? — Michigan
20. Which program won back-to-back BCS National Championships in 2011 and 2012, allowing zero touchdowns in the 2012 title game? — Alabama

Round 2: The Heisman Trophy & Individual Greatness (21–40)

21. Who is the only player in college football history to win the Heisman Trophy twice (1974 and 1975)? — Archie Griffin (Ohio State)
22. Who is the only primarily defensive player to win the Heisman Trophy, taking the award in 1997? — Charles Woodson (Michigan)
23. Which Oklahoma State running back set the single-season NCAA rushing record in 1988 with 2,628 yards and 37 touchdowns? — Barry Sanders
24. Which multi-sport athlete won the Heisman Trophy at Auburn in 1985 before playing professionally in both the NFL and MLB? — Bo Jackson
25. Who was the first freshman to win the Heisman Trophy, taking home the honor in 2012? — Johnny Manziel (Texas A&M)
26. Which USC running back won the 2005 Heisman Trophy, later forfeited it in 2010, and had it officially reinstated in 2024? — Reggie Bush
27. Which quarterback won the 2007 Heisman Trophy at Florida, becoming the first sophomore to ever win the award? — Tim Tebow
28. Which wide receiver became the first at his position since 1991 to win the Heisman Trophy, doing so for Alabama in 2020? — DeVonta Smith
29. What trophy is awarded annually to the most outstanding center in college football? — The Rimington Trophy
30. Which BYU quarterback threw for 514 yards and won the 1990 Heisman Trophy? — Ty Detmer
31. Who holds the NCAA FBS career record for the most total touchdowns scored with 178? — Keenun Reynolds (Navy)
32. What award is given annually to the nation's top college football quarterback? — The Davey O'Brien Award
33. Which quarterback won the Heisman Trophy at Louisville in 2016 after racking up 51 total touchdowns? — Lamar Jackson
34. Which running back won the 1998 Heisman Trophy at Texas, breaking the NCAA career rushing record at the time? — Ricky Williams
35. What is the name of the award presented annually to the best wide receiver in college football? — The Fred Biletnikoff Award
36. Which running back, nicknamed "The Galloping Ghost," became a national icon for Illinois in the 1920s? — Red Grange
37. Who was the first player from an Ivy League school to win the Heisman Trophy (1936)? — Larry Kelley (Yale)
38. Which Baylor quarterback brought the school its first Heisman Trophy in 2011? — Robert Griffin III (RG3)
39. What award honors the top defensive player in college football, named after a legendary Pittsburgh linebacker? — The Chuck Bednarik Award
40. Which Wisconsin running back won the 1999 Heisman Trophy and finished his career with an astonishing 7,125 rushing yards? — Ron Dayne

Round 3: Historic Rivalries & Iconic Trophies (41–60)

41. What is the traditional name given to the annual rivalry game between Michigan and Ohio State? — "The Game"
42. What bronze trophy, depicting a prized farm animal, is awarded to the winner of the Iowa vs. Minnesota rivalry? — Floyd of Rosedale (a bronze pig)
43. What is the official nickname of the ferocious cross-state rivalry clash between Alabama and Auburn? — The Iron Bowl
44. Which rivalry trophy, contested between Indiana and Purdue, features miniature brass "P" and "I" chain links? — The Old Oaken Bucket
45. What is the neutral-site rivalry game between Texas and Oklahoma called, played annually at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas? — The Red River Rivalry (or Red River Showdown)
46. What trophy is presented to the winner of the rivalry game between Michigan and Michigan State? — The Paul Bunyan Trophy
47. The annual rivalry matchup between Army and Navy traditionally takes place in which neutral city? — Philadelphia
48. What wooden slab trophy has been contested between Wisconsin and Minnesota since 1948? — Paul Bunyan's Axe
49. What is the nickname of the Civil War rivalry game between Oregon and Oregon State? — The Oregon Derby (historically The Civil War)
50. What trophy is awarded to the annual winner of the Georgia vs. Florida matchup played in Jacksonville? — The Okefenokee Oar
51. What is the fierce in-state rivalry matchup between Ole Miss and Mississippi State officially called? — The Egg Bowl
52. Which rivalry game between USC and UCLA awards a 295-pound brass bell mounted on a wooden cart? — The Victory Bell
53. What is the rivalry game between Stanford and California famously called? — "The Big Game"
54. What trophy, shaped like a golden boot representing the two adjacent states, is contested between LSU and Arkansas? — The Golden Boot
55. What is the historic rivalry game between Virginia and Virginia Tech called? — The Commonwealth Clash
56. Which two teams play for the "Jeweled Shillelagh," an Irish club decorated with ruby and emerald shamrocks? — Notre Dame and USC
57. What nickname is given to the annual rivalry matchup between Washington and Washington State? — The Apple Cup
58. What trophy is awarded to the winner of the rivalry game between Colorado and Colorado State? — The Centennial Trophy
59. What is the rivalry between BYU and Utah commonly called due to the predominant local religious presence? — The Holy War
60. What trophy has been passed between Navy and Air Force, and Army and Air Force, to determine the service academy champion since 1972? — The Commander-in-Chief's Trophy

Round 4: Bizarre Moments, Scandals & Game Chaos (61–80)

61. In the 2013 Iron Bowl, which Auburn cornerback returned a missed 57-yard field goal 109 yards for a game-winning walk-off touchdown? — Chris Davis (The "Kick Six")
62. In 1982's "The Big Game," which musical ensemble was on the field when Cal scored a wild multi-lateral kickoff return to defeat Stanford? — The Stanford Marching Band
63. What was the final score of the 1916 matchup between Cumberland College and John Heisman’s Georgia Tech, the most lopsided game in history? — 222-0
64. Which head coach was famously fired by Arkansas in 2012 following an infamous motorcycle crash involving an athletic department mistress? — Bobby Petrino
65. In 2020, Florida cornerback Marco Wilson cost his team a crucial victory against LSU by getting penalized for throwing what piece of equipment? — An LSU player's shoe
66. Why did SMU receive the NCAA's catastrophic "Death Penalty" in 1987, forcing the cancellation of their entire season? — Massive, repeated illegal slush-fund payments to players
67. In the 2007 Fiesta Bowl, which team shocked Oklahoma with a Statue of Liberty play on a 2-point conversion in overtime? — Boise State
68. Which refereeing controversy decided the 1990 Colorado vs. Missouri game, allowing Colorado to score the game-winning touchdown on an illegal extra down? — The "Fifth Down" Game
69. Which famous college head coach punched Clemson player Charlie Bauman in the throat during the 1978 Gator Bowl, leading to his immediate firing? — Woody Hayes (Ohio State)
70. In 2001, who threw the 73-yard "Bluegrass Miracle" Hail Mary pass for LSU to defeat Kentucky as Wildcats fans were already tearing down the goalposts? — Marcus Randall (caught by Devery Henderson)
71. What was the final score of the highest-scoring FBS game in history, a seven-overtime marathon between Texas A&M and LSU in 2018? — 74-72 (Texas A&M won)
72. Which Michigan quarterback infamously mishandled a punt with 10 seconds left in 2015, allowing Michigan State to return it for a shock walk-off touchdown? — Blake O'Neill (the "Trouble with the Snap" play)
73. Which team won the 1984 "Hail Flutie" game when Doug Flutie tossed a 48-yard miracle pass through torrential rain to beat Miami? — Boston College
74. Which team famously converted a 4th-and-25 in overtime against Ole Miss in 2015 via an improbable backwards lateral from tight end Hunter Henry? — Arkansas (the "Henry Heave")
75. Which powerhouse had its 2004 national title win vacated after an NCAA investigation uncovered improper gifts from sports agents to their star tailback? — USC
76. What caused the 2011 game between West Virginia and Marshall to be called off in the third quarter? — Severe, persistent lightning storms
77. In 1998, which Tennessee quarterback led an improbable comeback after Arkansas quarterback Clint Stoerner infamously tripped and fumbled the ball on the turf? — Tee Martin
78. What was the nickname given to the 1993 clash between #1 Florida State and #2 Notre Dame in South Bend? — The "Game of the Century"
79. Which running back fumbled on the goal line in the final seconds of the 2016 national title rematch against Alabama, only for Hunter Renfrow to catch the winning score seconds later? — Wayne Gallman
80. In 1994, which Colorado quarterback tossed a 64-yard game-winning Hail Mary nicknamed "The Miracle at Michigan" to Kordell Stewart? — Kordell Stewart (caught by Michael Westbrook)

🔍 Deep Dive: Want the full, unbelievable story behind Question 63? Read:The 222-0 Game: Cumberland vs. Georgia Tech and the $500 Contract.

Round 5: All-Time Records, Stadiums & Mascots (81–100)

81. What is the nickname of Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, the largest football stadium in the United States? — "The Big House"
82. What is the name of the live English Bulldog that serves as the official mascot on the sideline for the Georgia Bulldogs? — Uga
83. Which FBS player holds the single-game rushing record with 427 yards against Kansas in 2014? — Samaje Perine (Oklahoma)
84. What is the name of the covered wagon pulled by two white ponies that celebrates Oklahoma Sooners scores? — The Sooner Schooner
85. What historic stadium serves as the home field for the LSU Tigers, known for generating noise recorded on local seismographs? — Tiger Stadium (or "Death Valley")
86. Which team runs out of the tunnel and slaps a "Play Like a Champion Today" sign before entering the field? — Notre Dame
87. What is the live longhorn steer mascot of the University of Texas called? — Bevo
88. Who holds the NCAA record for the longest field goal in college football history at 67 yards, set in 1977? — Steve Little (Arkansas), Joe Birch (Texas A&M), and Russell Erxleben (Texas)
89. What song is traditionally played at the start of the 4th quarter at Camp Randall Stadium, causing the entire Wisconsin student section to jump? — "Jump Around" by House of Pain
90. Which live buffalo runs across the field before home games at the University of Colorado? — Ralphie
91. What is the capacity of Penn State's Beaver Stadium, one of the famous venues for a "White Out" game? — Over 106,500
92. What tree mascot represents Stanford University's athletic band, despite their official nickname being the Cardinal? — The Stanford Tree
93. Which quarterback set the NCAA record by passing for 734 yards in a single game for Washington State in 2014? — Connor Halliday
94. Which team touches "Howard's Rock" at the top of a hill before sprinting down into the stadium? — Clemson
95. What is the name of the live masked horse and rider that leads Texas Tech onto the field? — The Masked Rider
96. Which kicker holds the NCAA record for the most career field goals made with 97 between 2012 and 2015? — Zane Gonzalez (Arizona State)
97. What yellow fruit do fans throw onto the field to celebrate appearances in the Miami bowl game? — Oranges (The Orange Bowl)
98. What is the name of the famous live goat mascot that represents the United States Naval Academy? — Bill the Goat
99. What color is the unique, iconic artificial turf installed at Boise State's Albertsons Stadium? — Blue (The "Smurf Turf")
100. Who holds the record for the most head coaching victories in NCAA college football history with 409 wins? — Joe Paterno (Penn State)